Oldmomma, I just found out that we're going to be moving too! We're moving to a place with more land. I'm excited! I get to add chickens to my flock!
I'm also going to be buying guineafowl and a LGD. We're going to be building a coop and a predator-proof large run. They'll be in there until we teach them where "new home" is, then they'll be free ranging all day, and will come back in at night.
Really hoping the worst of the storms miss you! I always loved storms, but now every time I know of one coming with any amount of winds I am worried about the animals...Knowing that storms were coming I did the best I could putting tarp on the West and part of South side of the coop. So at least some of the place was dry. I have a tin roof but nothing but wire sides. It is sure a learning experience. I tied it in a bow knot so I can take it down easy. But it's something I can do by myself. They were fine and on their roosts but the ground is wet because I'm on a slope and water ran all night right through it. I'm planning getting some dirt and building a swale to divert it from the coop itself. My birds are ok but not really understanding all this water stuff. At least no tornadoes last night, but more weather today and tomorrow. Fun times.
so glad you're safe!!! and no tornadoes! I HATE those things!!!Knowing that storms were coming I did the best I could putting tarp on the West and part of South side of the coop. So at least some of the place was dry. I have a tin roof but nothing but wire sides. It is sure a learning experience. I tied it in a bow knot so I can take it down easy. But it's something I can do by myself. They were fine and on their roosts but the ground is wet because I'm on a slope and water ran all night right through it. I'm planning getting some dirt and building a swale to divert it from the coop itself. My birds are ok but not really understanding all this water stuff. At least no tornadoes last night, but more weather today and tomorrow. Fun times.
My nests I made for the chickens and they WILL NOT USE THEM! They have been built for about a week now and I have seen them checking them out and still nothing. I built them a perch and everything.
The wooden one is the one they prefer but I have 15 hens and they are all loaded a lot of the time and the others needs a spot to lay their eggs. I had been finding an egg on the ground in front of the nests because she couldn't wait and dropped it. I guess they haven't gotten desperate enough but they're hurting my feelings by not using MY nest I made for them.
ah ha so that's what I can do! Thanx! I was wondering because I have seen herds of nests like this at other peoples houses and their chickens use them. THANX!!
My nests I made for the chickens and they WILL NOT USE THEM! They have been built for about a week now and I have seen them checking them out and still nothing. I built them a perch and everything.
The wooden one is the one they prefer but I have 15 hens and they are all loaded a lot of the time and the others needs a spot to lay their eggs. I had been finding an egg on the ground in front of the nests because she couldn't wait and dropped it. I guess they haven't gotten desperate enough but they're hurting my feelings by not using MY nest I made for them.
